2° to trauma
- Tailor antibiotic therapy to C&S results.
Usual Pathogens
S. aureus
Group A Streptococci
Bacillus spp
Anaerobes
Paediatric
| Empiric Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vancomycin | 60mg/kg/d IV div q6h | 10-14 days |
| + | ||
| Ceftriaxone | 100mg/kg/d IV div q12h | |
| + | ||
| Metronidazole PO/IV | 30mg/kg/d PO/IV div q8h |
Adult
| Empiric Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vancomycin | 15mg/kg IV q8-12h | 10-14 days |
| + | ||
| Ceftriaxone | 2g IV q12h | |
| + | ||
| Metronidazole PO/IV | 500mg PO/IV q8h |